1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1983 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud and 1983 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Astra. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Astra. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1983 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Alfasud | Astra |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
